There are several factors to consider when choosing fabrics for outdoor gear, such as abrasion resistance, waterproofing, breathability, weight, and ease of cleaning. Here are some common fabrics for outdoor products and how to choose them:

1. Nylon (Nylon): Nylon is an abrasion-resistant, lightweight and easy-to-clean fabric suitable for making outdoor clothing and backpacks. When choosing nylon fabrics, you can look at the D number of the fabric, the higher the D number represents the fabric is thicker and more durable. In addition, you can choose nylon fabrics with waterproof treatment to improve the waterproof performance of outdoor products.

2. polyester (Polyester): polyester is a kind of fabric with excellent abrasion resistance and waterproof, suitable for outdoor sportswear and tents. When choosing polyester fabrics, you can look at the density of the fabric and the thickness of the polyester filament, the higher the density, the thicker the filament represents the more durable fabrics.

3. Gore-Tex: Gore-Tex is a very well-known fabric for outdoor products, with excellent waterproof and breathable performance. When choosing Gore-Tex fabrics, you can choose different series according to the use of different environments, such as Pro, Active, PacLite and so on, in order to achieve a good waterproof and breathable effect.

4. Coated Fabrics: Coated fabrics are usually coated with a layer of waterproof and breathable material on the surface of ordinary fabrics to improve the waterproof performance of the fabrics. This kind of fabric can improve the waterproof performance of outdoor products to a certain extent, but the breathability will be reduced.

5. Cotton and linen (Mixed Cotton): Cotton and linen is a kind of natural fabric, breathable, but wear resistance and waterproof performance is poor. It is suitable for making summer outdoor clothing and leisure goods.

When choosing fabrics for outdoor products, you need to make comprehensive consideration according to the specific use environment and personal needs, and choose the most suitable fabrics. At the same time, regular maintenance and cleaning of outdoor products can extend their service life and maintain the performance of the fabric. We hope the above information is helpful to you.